Low Fat Plum Ketchup Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds red or black plums

--5 to 6 medium

-- pitted and quartered

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

1/3 cup cider vinegar

1/3 cup water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cinnamon stick

-- 2-inch

Method

In a large heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients.

Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.

Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until plums have cooked down to a puree, 35 to 45 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool.

Discard cinnamon stick.

Transfer to a bowl or storage container.

(The ketchup will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.)

Makes about 2 1/4 cups.

45 calories per tablespoon: 0 grams protein, 0 grams fat, 11 grams carbohydrate; 75 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 0 grams fiber.

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